Will Democrats Stop Trump's Agenda?

On Saturday's episode of The 47 Morning Update, Ben Ferguson addressed two major developments: the stakes for the Trump agenda if Democrats win the midterms, and a Supreme Court victory allowing construction of a new White House ballroom to proceed. The episode also included breaking news on U.S. military strikes against Iran and the president's warning that the country could be "totally wiped out" if it retaliates again.

What a Democratic Midterm Win Would Mean for Immigration Enforcement

Ferguson framed the first story around the question of what happens if Democrats take control of the House or Senate in the midterms, using a recent immigration enforcement action as a concrete example of what is at stake. He reported that the Department of Homeland Security announced the arrest of more than 2,100 illegal aliens in New York through an operation called "Rotten Apple," which ran from late April through July 27. Homeland Security Secretary Mark Wayne Mullen stated that ICE made these arrests without assistance from New York City Mayor Eric Adams or Governor Kathy Hochul, saying, "We won't let sanctuary politicians stand in our way. If you're a state or local politician, your best bet is to cooperate so we can all make America safe again."